It’s Spider Season, But My 90p Trick Will Keep Them Out of Your Home

It’s spider plague season, and that’s bad news if you suffer from arachnophobia.

But there’s a 90-cent trick that people swear by to keep those creepy crawlies out of their homes, and it works wonders—even on the biggest infestations.

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And when you’re older, you probably already have some of them in your craft cupboard.

The answer is chalk!

Since spiders taste with their feet, you can deter them by sprinkling chalk around your windows and doors. Spiders don’t like the texture and smell of chalk.

“So by drawing a chalk line across your windowsills, you can prevent them from crawling in – just like a personal security guard denies access!” a professional from VoucherCodes.co.uk said.

And since The Works is selling a tub of chunky chalksticks for £1, with a 10 percent discount code from the website saving you money, you can get them for just 90p.

If you’re worried about spiders getting in, you can even draw a chalk line around your bed.

Chalk also prevents ants from entering, so it’s definitely worth trying.

And you still have a few weeks to try it, because the spider mating season runs from mid-August to early October.

Another trick you can try is using a lemon.

According to Expert tips for homethen all you need to do is rub the peel of a citrus fruit on your windowsills, bookshelves and other places where spiders often hang out.

Not only does this keep insects away, it’s also an inexpensive solution that will keep your home smelling great and clean – a win-win.

The 30p fruit can also be a great way to get rid of spiders in basements and garages as in theory the same method should produce the same results.

You can also benefit from having strong-smelling plants in your garden, as spiders hate peppermint, lavender, basil, and lemongrass.

If you have a wood stove at home, you need to pay close attention to where you store the wood.

Everything you need to know about spiders

Spiders are attracted to the wood because they use it as a shelter. They often make webs in it and lay eggs in it.

Firewood also attracts other insects, which in turn provide a food source for spiders.

So make sure you store your firewood in a place where you won’t be bothered by insects.